August 15 - September 15 It’s A Joy Exhibit: A Glimpse Into the World of Puppets – Smithgall Arts Center Smithgall Arts Center 331 Spring St SW, Gainesville The exhibition consists of 50 puppets from 8 performances over the past 70-year history of Theater Radost. Free
August 26 - September 1 Rainbow Craft Week – INK INK - Interactive Neighborhood for Kids 999 Chestnut St SE, Gainesville Rainbow Craft Week! Do you know the colors of the rainbow? Create your own colorful creation this week!
August 31 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Discovery Saturday – Elachee Nature Science Center Elachee Nature Science Center 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville An Elachee Naturalist will be on-site all day to facilitate live animal encounters and tour the animal room with guests!
August 31 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Back to the Castle Day – Elachee Nature Science Center Elachee Nature Science Center 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville Calling all wizards, witches, and muggles alike! Join us for a magical journey through the stars at our Harry Potter-themed Telescope and Planetarium Program!